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Examination of Blind and Partially-Sight-ed -Persons
Arrangements were made for the domiciliary examination and re-examination
of persons with a view to their inclusion on the Register of Blind and
Partially Sighted kept by the Borough's Welfare Services. Inclusion on the
Register entitles a person to extra benefits from the Department of Health
and Social Security and to the full range of services provided by the
Welfare Services. During 1971 the examinations continued to be carried
out by the Consultant Ophthalmologist, Miss J.M. Dollar, F.R.C.S.
In addition, certificates are accepted from other Local Authorities, Hospitals,
and private Ophthalmologists, and fees paid where appropriate.
The following details of work carried out during the year:
Number of domiciliary examinations during the year 1971 18 (36)*
Number of domiciliary re-examinations during the year 65 (49)*
Number of certificates accepted from other Local
Authorities, Hospitals, and private Ophthalmologists 65 (64)*
Medical Arrangements for Long-Term Stay Immigrants
Advice of arrival of long-stay immigrants is received from ports and airports.
Health Visitors then get in touch with them, give them information
about the Health Services, persuade them to register themselves and their
dependents with general medical practitioners, and have chest X-rays where
these are appropriate.

COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICES
Health Visiting
The Health Visitor occupies a unique position in the Health and Welfare
Services. One of her most important functions is the visiting of people in
their own homes to give advice and help which will enable individual families
to develop their full potential of physical and mental health. She also works
in the Clinic and Doctor's Surgery concerning herself with the needs of all
those with whom she comes into contact.
Work with Mothers and Young Children
The Health Visitor is given notice of every new baby born in her area, and on
or around the 10th day visits the mother and child at home where she advises
on all aspects of baby care and is also able to give incidental advice about
home safety. At this visit the mother is invited to bring the baby to
*Figures in brackets relate to 1970.
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